May 2026 Agenda — Minutes
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TOWN OF ROYALTON
TOWN BOARD MEETING
MAY 14, 2026 6:00pm
At the TOWN HALL, E6132 Hwy 54, New London, Wi
MINUTES
This meeting agenda has been posted at the Town Hall, E5406 NShore Rd, N4715 Hwy 22-110 posting places
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1. Call meeting to order by Bruce Long, Chairman.
2. OPENING STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN: This meeting and all other meetings of the Town Board
are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with WI Statutes
so the townspeople aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting.
3. Roll Call: Bruce Long, Bryan Strobusch, Chris Ebert, Julie Motiff, Judy Doud. Visitors-Pat Craig,
Paul Hanlon
4. VISITOR INPUT: Questions on Bigalke Bridge Project-no additional news, Bridge looks to be.
Pushed back to 2027 as issues get resolved.
5. CLERKS REPORT: Motion to approve minutes by Strobusch, seconded from Ebert. Carried 3-0.
6. TREASUERS RERPORT: Trial Balance of accounts. Motion to approve the treasurer and clerk
reconciled to the bank statements. Motion by Strohbusch to approve Treasurer report, with a second
by Ebert. Carried 3-0.
7. BUSINESS
a. Paul Hanlon, Building Inspector Review of Ordinance 38/04-09-2026: As requested at
April 9TH Town Meeting, Mr. Hanlon in to answer any questions on this updated ordinance.
Mr. Hanlon relates remodeling projects, additions, and accessory buildings should be included
so not only the construction meets requirements of the Uniform Dwelling Code, but also any
electrical, heating or plumbing installations in these buildings should be inspected for code
compliance. With the clariϐication offered, a motion to approve this ordinance by Strobusch,
with a second by Ebert. Carried 3-0.
b. Waupaca Co Hwy Road reports: After the Spring Road trip 04/11/26, the Board identiϐied
several roads in the township needing repair. Long went with County Hwy Staff to get more
details on scope and costs of the road projects. The list is as follows:
1. White Lake Rd between STH 110 and CTH O-asphalt paver wedging over failed pavement.
will also be shouldered—cost-$9350.00
2. Zirbel Rd-Place large rip-rap around washed out culvert and repair the shoulder, also asphalt
Wedging, and shouldering-cost-$11325.00
3. White Lake Rd from Paap Rd to STH 110(6,950’ x 20’)-crackϐill, wedge and chipseal. Excess
chips will be swept off after chip sealing. Asphalt paver wedges also shouldered-cost-$46300
4. Heinke Rd-Wedge over failed pavement. Cut the high sod from shoulder ϐirst, asphalt paver
wedge will then be shouldered—cost-$4000.00
5. Landing Rd- Asphalt paver wedging over failed pavement on Landing Rd, East of Guth Rd.
asphalt paver wedges will also be shouldered-cost-$4000.00
6. Butternut Ridge Rd- Cut high sod from shoulders on Butternut Ridge Rd from STH 110 to
Reek Rd—cost-$6000.00
7. White Lake Rd from Paap Rd to the town maintenance line (5122’ X 22’)-cut high sod from
shoulders to allow proper drainage, crackϐill, wedge and chipseal. Excess chips to be removed
after chipsealing. Asphalt wedges to be shouldered—cost-$39,350.
After discussing all seven projects, a motion by Strobusch to approve numbers 1-5, denial of 6-7,
With a second from Long. Carried 3-0.
c. Road/Tree Reports: Messages received from townspeople about potholes on Depot St,
Landing Rd, BearLake Rd. Town Labor staff will repair. The weight restriction signs are in
Disrepair and damaged. They are not reϐlective, which is required at this time. We will need at
least 10 signs as well as posts.
d. Fire and Ambulance Reports: Strobusch attends Manawa Fire and Amb Meeting-meeting
had to be cancelled as a ϐire call came in. Strobusch will be attending the BI-Annual Gold Cross
Ambulance meeting on 05/21/2026 at 6:00pm at the Weyauwega City Hall
e. Meetings Attended: Long attends Zoning meeting at Fox Valley Tech.
f. Correspondance: Waupaca Co Sherrif Dept incident report, Waupaca Co Staff on call schedule
through 08/03/26, Notice of Gold Cross Bi-Annual meeting to be held 05/21/2026 at 6:00pm,
Wisc Town Assn quarterly meeting postponed to 05/28/2026, Waupaca Co Zoning will hold a
Public Hearing 08/06/2026, (no time announced) to address proposed amendments-more
Information in the future will be announced; Bear Lake Preservation Assn sends newsletter-
Their annual meeting will be held 05/17/2026 at Kamp K at Bear Lake-Board welcome to attend.
8. LAND USE PERMITS: Gary and Ann Wade (parcel#16-01-71-336) Covered Porch and partially
enclosed porch; Chad Racine (pacrel#16-26-11-4) Accessory structure, detached garage, Dwelling
addition, deck and roof over existing deck; Building permits: Joel Grambsch-parcel#16 35 11 5-
electrical; Gerald Behnke/Roger Steingraber-parcel #16 04 33 7-50x70 pole building, Kristene Stacker-
parcel# 16 27 24 4-install generator; George Hallam-parcel # 16 25 33 4-electrical; Lisa Abhold-parcel
16 36 52 5-electrical; Lindsey Straw-parcel # 16 325 21-4-electrical; Paul Thiel-16 35 22 5-electrical;
Larry Faulks-16 36 52 7-electrical; Gloria Schunk-parcel 1636 52 19-electrical; George Mueller-parcel
16 36 44-electrical
9. AUDIT OF BILLS: Motion to approve payment of bills from Ebert, with a second from Strobusch.
Carried 3-0.
10. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Road Reports, Fire and Ambulance reports, Approve Liquor
And operator licenses, TC Energy-Tristin Brock update
11. SET DATE & TIME FOR NEXT TOWN BOARD MEETING: Thursday, June 11th, 2026 at the
Town Hall at 6:00pm
12. SIGN TOWN & CEMETERY CHECKS
13 MOTION TO ADJOURN at 7:12pm by Long, Strobusch seconds this motion. Carried 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Doud , Clerk
Source: Town of Royalton website. First collected Oct 19, 2026.